Sunrise at the South Pole
Sunrise at the South Pole is different. Usually a welcome sight, it follows months of darkness — and […]
Science
Did Death Cheat Stephen Hawking of a Nobel Prize? by ...
A recent study of black holes confirmed a fundamental prediction that the theoretical physicist made nearly five decades […]
NGC 4676: When Mice Collide
These two mighty galaxies are pulling each other apart. Known as the “Mice” because they have such long […]
The Holographic Principle and a Teapot
Sure, you can see the 2D rectangle of colors, but can you see deeper? Counting color patches in […]
A Light and Dusty Night
Posing as a brilliant evening star, Venus lies near the western horizon in this southern hemisphere, early spring, […]
The Central Milky Way from Lagoon to Pipe
Dark markings and colorful clouds inhabit this stellar landscape. The deep and expansive view spans more than 30 […]
The Hydrogen Clouds of M33
Gorgeous spiral galaxy M33 seems to have more than its fair share of glowing hydrogen gas. A prominent […]
This May Be the First Planet Found Orbiting 3 Stars ...
It’s called a circumtriple planet, and evidence that one exists suggests that planet formation is less unusual than […]
Gigantic Jet Lightning from Puerto Rico
Have you ever seen a gigantic jet? They are extremely rare but tremendously powerful. Gigantic jets are a […]
Night of the Perseids
Have you ever experienced a meteor shower? To help capture the wonder, a video was taken during the […]